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In a Feb. 21 opinion, the nation's highest court overturned a West Virginia Supreme Court ruling dealing with nursing home arbitration in three consolidated cases More>>
West Virginia has one of the nation's worst teen smoking and spit tobacco use rates. But members of the House health committee aren't sure that targeting flavored tobacco is the answer. More>>
The Betty Puskar Breast Care Center at West Virginia University's Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center in Morgantown has begun providing same-day screening results. More>>
A severe shortage of a childhood cancer drug has some parents and doctors worried. More>>
A House of Delegates committee is considering legislation to regulate substance abuse treatment facilities and update rules for opioid treatment. More>>
A bill that would ban minors from using tanning facilities has been toughened in the Senate. More>>
West Virginia regulators have revoked the accreditation for Mountain State University's nursing school, effective Aug. 31. More>>
From Salsa to the Side Plank, W.Va. Lawmakers Find Ways to Fit Exercise into Busy Schedules When a person takes on a role, it's hard to see that person step outside the box, from teachers to clergymen. More>>
Rep. Nick Rahall announces Office of National Drug Control Policy is seeking applications for Drug Free Communities grants, aimed at addressing youth substance abuse issues. More>>
Planned Parenthood, Crittenton Services provide an array of resources for pregnant and sexually active teens. More>>
CHARLESTON (AP) — West Virginia would follow the lead of Ohio and Florida with Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's proposed legislative crackdown of so-called pill mills. More>>
Delegate Mike Manypenny, D-Taylor, introduced House Bill 4498, which would allow use of marijuana to treat certain diseases if prescribed by a physician.
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Several West Virginians kept a close eye on the debate over birth control as part of the national health care debate. More>>
White House press secretary Jay Carney took aim Monday at a bill by Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida — a possible GOP vice presidential candidate — and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia that would allow any employer to deny birth control coverage if it runs counter to their religious or moral beliefs. More>>
Bill aimed to clean up technicalities in past legislation has earned support from the community and lawmakers. More>>
WHEELING (AP) — Ohio Valley Health Services and Education Corp. has appointed Michael J. Caruso as interim president and chief executive officer. More>>
Dr. Travis Salisbury, an assistant professor at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, says epidemiological reports have shown that obesity increases human risk for several types of cancers, but scientists are not really sure why. His lab is exploring one possibility. More>>
A physician in the West Virginia Legislature hopes to revive a measure extending insurance coverage for pregnancy and birth control services. More>>
A USA Today analysis of federal data found that six West Virginia nursing homes have consistently received the lowest rating from the federal government since the ratings were introduced in 2008. More>>
West Virginia University's Center for Excellence in Disabilities is recruiting families of autistic children for a study and free behavioral therapy training. More>>
A bill that would require shops with "roll your own" cigarette machines to pay excise tax was introduced in the Senate Feb. 6. More>>
House committee hopes to clear up some issues present in last year's autism coverage bill and expand necessary benefits to children with the disorder. More>>
Lipitor is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in West Virginia and the U.S. More>>
West Virginia lawmakers want to add more teeth to a regulation requiring athletes suspected of suffering a head injury be evaluated immediately by a health professional. More>>
Curbing teen pregnancy rates isn't just about sex education, state superintendent of schools says. More>>
Sargis Tadevosyan, 42, appeared in federal court Jan. 30 for charges of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and aggravated identity theft. More>>
Mon General Hospital unveiled its new orthopedic center last week and opened it to patients Jan. 30. The $8.7 million, state-of-the-art center includes new operating rooms and patient rooms all designed for ease of use and comfort. More>>
State officials mourn the loss of a trailblazer in mental health profession. More>>
Cristin Parks always had an open relationship with her mom. She felt she could talk to her about anything — except birth control. A missed period led Parks' mom to believe she was pregnant, so she purchased More>>
The second annual Biosciences Summit will take place Jan. 25 in Charleston. More>>
Arsen Bedzhanyan and Igor Shevchuk were charged using fake IDs to create bank accounts for five fraudulent Kanawha County businesses. More>>
The Senate Health and Human Resources committee debated a bill Tuesday that would require businesses with roll-your-own cigarette machines to pay state taxes. More>>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to take a second look at the weight loss pill Qnexa on Wednesday, after initially rejecting it because of concerns about heart problems and possible birth defects. More>>
Breast cancers in women aged 40 to 49 that are diagnosed by mammograms have a better prognosis than those detected by doctors or the women themselves, a new study indicates. More>>
Women with a history of endometriosis have a significantly increased risk of developing three types of ovarian cancer, according to a new study. More>>
Having high levels of the amino acid homocysteine won't raise your risk of developing heart disease, a new analysis indicates. More>>
A new animal study suggests that a genetic mutation could put certain people at higher risk for becoming obese if they eat high-fat diets. More>>
Gluten-free diets have become a popular way to manage gluten sensitivity, but a new analysis suggests that many people who stop eating gluten may not need to do so. More>>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday what it called a series of steps to ensure the continued availability of vital cancer drugs that have been in dangerously short supply. More>>
Watching a lot of movies that feature alcohol doubles the likelihood that young teens will start drinking, and these teens are more likely to progress to binge drinking, according to a new study. More>>
While football helmets don't prevent concussions, good helmet fit might help reduce loss of consciousness that can follow a blow to the head, a new study finds. More>>
Black children with autism tend to be diagnosed later than white children with the disorder, and this delay can lead to longer and more intensive treatment, researchers say. More>>
Welcome Success is easy when times are good. When business is booming and life seems rosy, it is easy to be at the front of the line, directing people where to go. More>>
West Virginia's race against Ohio and Pennsylvania to attract an ethane cracker facility has united a number of industries hoping to best take advantage of the potential investments. More>>
Legislation would provide five or 10-year tax exemption to businesses meeting certain criteria — a move one business owner says would make the state far more competitive in attracting jobs. More>>
A bill that would permit a gaming facility in a "rural resort community" was introduced in the Senate Feb. 20. More>>
AEP CEO Nick Akins says future carbon capture systems at power plants likely will skip the storage part if a market can be found for carbon dioxide. More>>
Costumed swimmers raised money this weekend at the Morgantown Polar Plunge: Freezin' For a Reason, which benefits the West Virginia Special Olympics. Another Plunge will take place at 3 p.m. Feb. 25, at Winterplace Ski Resort in Beckley/Flat Top.
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The state's last remaining debt issue now is history. More>>
A study released Thursday points primarily to market factors, not environmental regulation as the driving force behind coal plant closures. More>>
A bill currently stalled in the House Judiciary would require utility companies to write plans for providing "least-cost" electricity and several interest groups are hoping the bill will push through. More>>
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